About Padron Cousins
Padron Cousins are various Galician peppers similar to Padron. Rating 1,000-8,000 SHU with variable heat. These regional variants have same gambling aspect. Some mild, some hot – unpredictable. Prepared same way as Padron. Traditional in Galician cuisine. The variety in heat makes them fun. Very productive plants. Shows regional variation in Spain. Important Galician varieties.
Flavor profile
Variable, Russian roulette heat
In the kitchen
Blistered tapas, Galician tradition
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 65-80 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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